5.1-5.3
Equal Opportunity, Discrimination or Harassment
Effective Date: 09/01/2010
5.1 Prohibition of Discrimination and Harassment
Michigan Technological University is a diverse community of and for scholars. This community requires an environment of trust and openness where productive work, teaching, and learning can thrive. The University recognizes the necessity of protecting First Amendment rights and encouraging free speech, but also recognizes that certain conduct can threaten the mutual respect that is the foundation of scholarly communities. This policy is intended to secure the freedom of expression guaranteed by the United States Constitution while maintaining the trust and mutual respect that are vital to a diverse university community.
This policy does not abrogate other policies, rights and regulations set forth by Michigan Technological University. Further, federal and state laws will be enforced notwithstanding any provision of this policy.
Civil rights statutes prohibit various forms of discrimination in employment and in educational programs and activities on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, height, weight, genetic information, or marital status, disability, or veteran status.
At Michigan Technological University there is no place for discrimination and/or discriminatory harassment prohibited by applicable federal or state civil rights laws. Such conduct by any member of the Michigan Technological University community is prohibited and individuals engaging in these behaviors are subject to disciplinary procedures ranging from reprimand to termination or expulsion.
This policy shall be administered in accordance with procedures established by the Executive Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance and Title IX.
History
- 01/23/1983
- 09/22/1989
- 09/18/1992: Changed responsibility
- 08/03/2000: Changed Executive Vice President and Provost title to Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs
- 07/15/2010: Was previously Policy 3.23.1 Renumbered and assigned responsibility for Administration to Vice President for Administration.
- 08/04/2016: Removed sexual harassment language and changed the policy to discrimination based on sex to conform to federal guidance. Standards.
- 09/24/2018: Changed Vice President for Administration in consultation with the University Senate to Executive Director of Institutional Equity
- 04/29/2022: Changed listed laws to include all applicable federal or state civil rights laws. Updated protected characteristics.
- 5/13/2022: Departmental name change from " Institutional Equity" to "Equal Opportunity Compliance and Title IX".
Effective Date: 02/24/2011
5.2 Equal Opportunity
In keeping with its responsibilities as an educational institution, Michigan Technological University is committed to a policy of affording equal opportunity to all of its employees, students, applicants for employment and applicants for admission without regard race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, height, weight, genetic information, or marital status, disability, or veteran status. The University is also committed to a policy of educating and employing disabled individuals and veterans without discrimination. These policies are to be implemented with due regard for the relative qualifications of all involved.
History
- 11/30/1953: Delete religious preference
- 04/21/1972
- 02/04/1975
- 12/05/1975
- 01/28/1982
- 01/27/1984: Added height and weight
- 01/17/1986: Added veterans
- 09/22/1989: Added or marital status
- 07/20/1990: Added sexual orientation
- 12/09/2005: Changed the word handicapped to disabled
- 07/16/2009: Added gender identity
- 07/15/2010: Was previously Policy 3.7. Renumbered only.
- 02/24/2011: Added genetic information.
- 04/29/2022: Updated protected characteristics.
Effective Date: 08/04/2016
5.3 Discrimination Based on Sex
Federal and State law prohibits discrimination in employment, in the utilization of educational facilities, and in educational programs and activities based on sex. Such discrimination includes gender discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual misconduct. The policy of Michigan Technological University is that such sex discrimination is prohibited.
The mission of Michigan Technological University is to provide a quality education for its students and a fair and responsible work environment for its employees. Sexual discrimination, as described in the previous paragraph, directed towards employees by supervisors, students, or other employees, or towards students by faculty, employees, or other students, is absolutely prohibited. Upon receipt of information that sexual discrimination has occurred and after verification of such information, the University shall take prompt corrective action, up to and including dismissal from the University or discharge from University employment.
Students, employees, faculty members, or applicants for admission or employment who feel that they have been subjected to discrimination based on sex should notify the Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance and Title IX.
Nothing in this policy will prevent persons from pursuing any legal remedy which may be available to them.
This policy shall be administered in accordance with procedures established by the Executive Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance and Title IX.
History
- 01/28/1983
- 09/22/1989
- 09/18/1992: Changed responsibility
- 08/03/2000: Changed Executive Vice President and Provost title to Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs
- 03/05/2009: Modified the language by deleting the student's or employee's intention or purpose and adding substantial interference in light of Court interpretations. Also changed administration of the policy from the Provost to the V.P. for Administration.
- 07/15/2010: Was previously Policy 3.23. Renumbered and changed Provost to Vice President for Administration.
- 07/13/2016: Changed responsibility to Executive Director of Institutional Equity.
- 08/04/2016: Removed sexual harassment language and changed the policy to discrimination based on sex to conform to federal guidance. Standards.
- 4/25/2018: Changed department name of Institutional Equity and Inclusion to Institutional Equity.
- 4/29/2022: Changed wording from sexual violence to sexual misconduct.
- 5/13/2022: Departmental name change from " Institutional Equity" to "Equal Opportunity Compliance and Title IX".